Depth of UV - correct answer. superficial
1-2 mm (skin)
Depth of Infrared - correct answer. superficial
8-10 mm (vascular)
Depth of Microwave Diathermy - correct answer. deep
Depth of Shortwave Diathermy - correct answer. deep
Depth of Ultrasound - correct answer. deepest!
4-8 cm
Best Modality for Herpes Zoster - correct answer. UV and ultrasound
Best modality for Diabetes Mellitus - correct answer. Infrared
If open growth centers, do NOT use what modalities? (3) - correct answer. Shortwave
Diathermy
Microwave Diathermy
Ultrasound
Goggles are required for what modalities? (3) - correct answer. UV
Microwave Diathermy (wire-mesh)
Laser
Which electrical modalities are direct current? (3) - correct answer. Low-Volt Galvanic
High Volt
Microcurrent
What current is unidirectional and monophasic? - correct answer. Direct Current
What electrical modalities are alternating current? (3) - correct answer. Sine wave
,Faradic
Interferential
What current is bidirectional and biphasic? - correct answer. Alternating Current
What electrical modality is both alternating and direct current? - correct answer. TENS
To avoid transcerebral and transthoracic, how do you place the pads? - correct answer.
Co-planar (TMJ)
Which electrical modality do you use iontophoresis? - correct answer. LVG
What solution do you use to break adhesions when doing iontophoresis? - correct
answer. Potassium Iodine (KI)
(- pole)
What solution do you use for bursitis when doing iontophoresis? - correct answer.
Sodium Salicylate
(- pole)
What solution do you use for edema when doing iontophoresis? - correct answer.
MgSO4
(+ pole)
What solution do you use for fungus when doing iontophoresis? - correct answer.
CuSO4
(+ pole)
What does electrodiagnosis with LVG look for? - correct answer. Reaction of
Degeneration (RD)
AKA LMNL
What are the signs of a lower motor neuron lesion? (4) - correct answer. Flaccid
Decreased DTR
Atrophy
Facilitation
Which electrical modalities have settings that can give both endorphins and
enkephalins? (3) - correct answer. High Volt
Interferential
Tens
, Which heat modality is the best for increasing circulation? - correct answer. Infrared
Which electrical modalities can be used for pain control? (3) - correct answer. High
Volt
Interferential
TENS
Which modality is both an antibacterial and antifungal? - correct answer. UV
If your patient has Scheuermann's Disease, what type of exercises should NOT be
performed? - correct answer. FLEXION or Williams
If you patient has facet syndrome, what type of exercises should NOT be performed? -
correct answer. EXTENSION or McKenzie
What device should you use for active recovery for an ankle? - correct answer.
Wobble Board
What is inhibited in lower cross syndrome? - correct answer. Glutes
T/F: You should strengthen the low back in acute low back patients. - correct answer.
False
If your patient is having toe out problems, what muscle is affected? - correct answer.
Piriformis
If you increase aerobic exercise, what happens to mitochondria activity? - correct
answer. It increases as well
What is the action of the subscapularis muscle? - correct answer. Assists in medial
rotation of the shoulder
What type of stretching do you hold and then stretch? - correct answer. PNF or
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation
What is the treatment technique for an upper motor neuron lesion called? - correct
answer. Bobath's
To be considered aerobic exercise, how long must an individual maintain their target
heart rate? - correct answer. 15-20 minutes
Aerobic exercise refers to cyclic movements caused by the contraction of what? -
correct answer. Large muscle masses relying on aerobic energy pathways
What are the heart rate percentage ranges and give an example patient for each. -
correct answer. .6 = sedentary / post MI
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